The latest chiropractic insights
We love to share! On this page, you can read about tips and insights from real doctors. We post as much as possible about topics such as improving sleep, when to seek chiropractic treatment, chiropractic for kids, and much much more.
Chiropractic Care For Pets
The focus of chiropractic treatment is the spinal column and nerve system. Most of us are familiar with the application of chiropractic treatment methods in the care of the human population. What...
Cervical Pillow
There are a variety of different types of pillows that are made of different grades of foam and have custom curves designed into them to support your neck. If you are like most people, you sleep on...
Core Trainer
The Core Trainer is an innovative, effective piece of exercise equipment from Panasonic that allows you to sit down and perform low impact exercises that help lead to high impact results. This is...
Smart Shoulders
Our shoulder joints have the greatest range of motion of any of the musculoskeletal joints in our bodies. The shoulder joint is really two joints, the glenohumeral joint between the arm bone...
ADHD
Although chiropractors don't directly treat ADHD, there are a number of things that your chiropractor can do to help eliminate things that stress a child's nervous system. Attention Deficit...
Herniated Disc FAQ
The discs are round, jelly-filled pads that act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae of the spine. These discs can become damaged, leading to pain and problems with normal movement. At Meek...
Chiropractic Care for Children
Many people think that chiropractors treat only adults. But children can also benefit from regular chiropractic care. Injuries that children receive during their everyday lives and while playing...
How Stretching Can Improve Your Health
Do you greet the morning with a satisfying stretch? Stretching loosens your muscles after a long night in bed and helps you feel alert and ready to face the day. But, if you only stretch first...
Exercising After An Injury
When your muscles and joints are sore and strained from an injury, hitting the gym probably doesn't seem like a very good idea. Although full-out workouts could potentially worsen your condition,...
Can Chiropractic Help Alleviate Anxiety?
Many people of all ages experience depression and/or anxiety, whether on an occasional, frequent, or consistent basis. These symptoms may be transient, only occurring at a particular stage in one's...
5 Common Chiropractic Techniques For Back and Neck Pain
Meek Integrative Health Center serving Springfield provides an integrated approach to healing, and we keep our patients informed throughout the process. Learning five common chiropractic techniques...
When To See a Chiropractor
At Meek Integrative Health Center, we are here to take care of individuals and families who live in the Springfield, MO area. We know that there are lots of options for healthcare, which is why we...
Spirituality
Appreciating religious values and spiritual beliefs can help form a solid foundation of wellness in your life. No discussion of wellness psychology would be complete without mentioning the impact...
Headaches
Headaches affect just about everyone at some point and they can present themselves in many different ways. Some people only experience pain in one part of their head or behind their eyes, some...
Pain-Free Travel Tips for Your Back and Spine
Do you suffer from neck or back pain for days after a long car, plane, bus, or train trip? Sitting for hours stresses your spine, joints, ligaments, discs, and muscles, causing those travel-related...
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